Revises requirements for signage indicating accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
This bill requires New Jersey to replace the traditional wheelchair symbol on accessibility signs with a new logo showing a dynamic, forward-leaning figure representing movement and action. It also mandates replacing the word "handicapped" with "accessible" on all public signage, placards, license plates, and markers indicating disability-accessible features like restrooms, ramps, and parking. The changes apply only to new installations or replacements made after the law takes effect (60 days post-enactment), not requiring immediate updates to existing signage. The bill aims to modernize accessibility symbols to emphasize mobility and person-centered design, aligning with similar laws in New York and Connecticut.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee
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